Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield on Tuesday issued an apology for his weekend arrest in Arkansas.

"With a heavy heart and many more emotions than just one ... I sincerely apologize for my actions early Saturday morning," Mayfield tweeted. "I made the biggest mistake of my life by putting myself in this situation."

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Mayfield was arrested on misdemeanor complaints of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, fleeing and resisting arrest.

According to a booking report, Mayfield was intoxicated, his speech was slurred, he smelled of alcohol and he had difficulty walking down stairs. An officer tried to talk to Mayfield, who started to yell profanities and was causing a scene, the report said.

Mayfield was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in December after leading the Sooners to a 10-2 regular season. He threw for 3,965 yards and 40 touchdowns while completing 70.9 percent of his passes. Mayfield also ran for six scores.

He joined Oklahoma's football program in 2014 after transferring from Texas Tech, where he played one season as a walk-on. In two full seasons in Norman, Mayfield has amassed 7,665 passing yards, 582 rushing yards and 89 total touchdowns.

Mayfield was named the Most Outstanding Player for the 2017 Sugar Bowl after a two-touchdown performance against Auburn.